Good Neighbours in Acton

I have heard from Keith McArthur, who lives in Acton, that a Steering Group has been formed to set up a Good Neighbour Scheme in the Village.

This is very good news. There are similar schemes in other villages in Suffolk, including Glemsford and Long Melford, which I understand work well. The idea is to put people who need help with all sorts of different tasks in touch with others in the community who can provide it free of charge. Some schemes also also arrange transport, to hospitals etc. (at an appropriate rate to compensate the driver.)

I have contacted Glemsford and Long Melford in the past hoping to encourage those with computer skills to support others who are not on line, and I will be urging the Acton group to consider including this area in their 'help available' list.

More news on the project will appear in due course.